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Autopsy reveals gruesome details in West Richland double murder case

BENTON COUNTY, Washington – The autopsy results for 17-year-old Angelica Santos and 31-year-old Amber Rodriguez, victims of Elias Huizar, were revealed by the Benton County Coroner’s Office on April 26th. Santos, discovered deceased in Huizar’s residence on April 22nd, was determined to have been killed by multiple stab wounds. Meanwhile, Rodriguez, a paraeducator at William Wiley Elementary School, was found to have succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. Rodriguez, the ex-wife of Huizar, was shot in …

Missing Child Alert Issued in Connection to W. Richland Murders: Victims Identified as Former Wife and Girlfriend

WEST RICHLAND, Washington – Authorities have issued a missing child alert following a tragic incident in W. Richland that left two women dead. The victims have been identified as the ex-wife and girlfriend of the suspect. The community is reeling from the shocking news as law enforcement agencies work diligently to locate the missing child. Law enforcement officials are urging the public to be on the lookout for the missing child as they investigate the …

Manhunt Underway for Suspect Accused of Double Homicide and Child Abduction in West Richland

WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Authorities from multiple law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for Elias Huizar, a 40-year-old man accused of a double homicide in West Richland. The incident occurred near Wiley Elementary School, prompting a lockdown after a woman was fatally shot outside the school. Police investigations revealed that the shooting was a targeted attack, with the suspect having a prior relationship with the victim. Upon searching Huizar’s residence, authorities discovered another deceased …

Sheriff Confirms Decline in Murders, Seeks Reelection in Richland County

Mansfield, Ohio – The number of murders in Richland County dropped last year, according to Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon, who has confirmed that he will seek re-election. The decrease in murders is a positive development in the county’s fight against crime. Sheriff Sheldon’s announcement of his bid for re-election came as he shared the crime statistics for the county, revealing that there were fewer murders in the area compared to the previous year. This news …